DeKalb County, GA (March 17, 2025) – On March 17, a traffic accident ended in injuries in DeKalb County. Emergency crews were sent to the scene on Interstate 285 westbound, near Buford Highway (Exit 32). At least two vehicles took part in the wreck in the crash that occurred at approximately 9:25 p.m.
Two left lanes were blocked while responders worked in the area in efforts to care for those involved. At least one wounded individual was taken to an area hospital for further examination and treatment after the crash. Local law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances of the crash.
We hope for the rapid and complete recovery of those hurt in this wreck. Our thoughts go out to them.
Georgia Traffic Accidents
Georgia sees a significant number of traffic accidents each year, with more than 300,000 crashes reported annually. These accidents lead to injuries for over 150,000 people, and sadly, thousands of lives are lost. Most of these accidents could have been prevented, as they are often caused by negligent driving.
Negligent driving has become a growing concern across the U.S., especially in recent years. Studies show that over 94% of traffic accidents in the United States are linked to driver negligence. Some of the most common forms of negligent driving include:
- Driving under the influence
- Distractions, like using a phone
- Fatigue
- Speeding
In just one year, speeding was a factor in the deaths of more than 12,000 people on U.S. roads, while distracted driving contributed to over 400,000 crashes. Additionally, over 1,500 people are killed annually in traffic collisions caused by fatigued drivers. Overall, driver negligence is behind over 70% of the national accident fatality rate. Accidents caused by negligent driving are often more severe, highlighting the importance of staying focused, alert, and sober behind the wheel.
If you or a beloved member of your family has been injured in a traffic accident that you believe may have been caused by a negligent driver, your priority should be on healing, not worrying about the financial stress that comes from your life-changing crash. Working with our skilled and seasoned car accident attorney in DeKalb County at Karma Injury Law can help ease that burden you and your family may be facing at this time. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and other losses resulting from your accident.
To learn how we can help you pursue a full recovery and achieve justice for your crash injuries, contact Karma Injury Law at (678) 607-8312 for the legal support you need.
Notes: Our writers rely on multiple external sources to create this accident news post, including local and national news reports, police accident reports, and, sometimes, eyewitness accounts of injury accidents in Georgia. If you find any inaccuracies in this post, please contact Karma Injury Law promptly so we can make corrections. We will also remove the post upon request.
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